By Doug Clark Now, several years after the pandemic, many state and local governments are expected by many to experience budget cuts. In 2023, President Biden rescinded approximately $30 billion…
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Consider the “art of the possible” when thinking about how FirstNet can enhance your existing communications. FirstNet can support…
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The FirstNet Authority Emergency Management Guide was developed by experts in FirstNet solutions and emergency management operations to help public safety…
By First Responder Network Authority First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board member Sean McDevitt knows telecommunications. With more than 30 years of experience in information technology and telecommunications, Sean’s life’s work…
By Jon Olson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) EMS is at the nexus of public safety and healthcare — a position that carries many responsibilities…
Finding the right person to be your chief isn’t easy, while applying for a new chief position when
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Written by Joe Wassel / FirstNet Authority We set a high bar for excellence at the First Responder Network Authority. That’s because our work supports public safety. Lives depend on it….
By Staff Writer As many of you know, there is a group opposing the 4.9 reallocation that appears to be financed and supported by the utilities industry, Verizon, and T-Mobile….
Today, 475 communities across California rely on FirstNet. In September, the FirstNet Authority team hosted a California FirstNet User Summit in Sacramento to get feedback from some of these users. Engagement with…
The Super Bowl. A Category 5 hurricane. A global pandemic. What do these all have in common? They have a major effect on communities — but happen rarely. In the…
In the midst of emergencies, the unpredictable nature of these dire situations truly becomes apparent. It is precisely during heart-stopping moments, like a tornado or school shooting, that the importance of communication reaches peak importance. The ability to exchange vital information swiftly and seamlessly becomes the ultimate lifeline, enabling emergency response teams to coordinate their efforts, make critical decisions on the fly and navigate through the challenging terrain of unforeseen circumstances. Siyata Mobile Inc. understands this, and its Rapid Kit offers a bundled solution that ensures seamless connectivity and rapid communication during emergencies.
By Tom Randall, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority A dangerous wildfire tore through rural areas of Somervell County, Texas, in July 2022. The Chalk Mountain wildfire’s rapid…
By Jasper Bruner, National Tribal Government Liaison, First Responder Network Authority Before joining the FirstNet Authority as the National Tribal Government Liaison, Jasper Bruner dedicated over 20 years to Tribal law enforcement…
By Doug Clark Effective communication is of paramount importance for first responders, including police departments. Communication directly impacts the ability to coordinate and respond swiftly in critical situations. In high-pressure…
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority At the FirstNet Authority, one of our top priorities is incorporating the public safety community’s experiences into actionable solutions…